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Have you ever wondered how to handle unfavorable circumstances when you are diving?
If you want to learn the right techniques to identify and solve all kind of diving mishaps, this is your course without a doubt.
Our PADI instructors will train you to handle complex circumstances, like for instance, handle situations with tire, unconscious divers or be able to design an emergency plan for your usual dive site.
padi rescue diver course in Lanzarote
What does the course include?
- Whole equipment rental including the tanks
- Learning materials
- Certification fee PADI Rescue Diver
- Certification card PADI Rescue Diver
- Our PADI instructors full care and attention
Course information
- Duration: 3 or 4 days
Requirements
- Must be 12 or older
- Hold an Open Water Diver (or a similar level) certification and have completed the “Search and Recovery” specialty course
- Hold the EFR certification or sign up to complete it during the Rescue Diver Course
- Pass a diving medical test, you can choose to do it here in Lanzarote
DETAILED INFORMATION
What can I do with my PADI Rescue Diver certification?
• Identify and respond to other diver’s problems
• Perform rescues both underwater and on surface
• Provide first aid in diving settings
• Design emergency plans
• Identify typical diving injuries
• Enroll in a PADI Divemaster training
What does the practical part consist of?
You will do a total of 10 exercises simulating real cases scenarios, such as rescuing a panicked or unresponsive diver.
What are the real-case scenarios?
Through two simulations, you will have to solve different critical situations by combining the exercises you have learnt.
Is it compulsory to hold the EFR course?
The previous completion of the EFR (First Aid) course is a requirement for taking the PADI Rescue Diver course. If you haven’t done so, you can take both at the same time.
What does the course consist of?
The course consists of five parts: one part with practical exercises, a part with theory, a real scenario simulation, the design of an emergency plan and a self-rescue refresh.
What about the theory part?
In includes 5 chapters, with 5 reviews and a final test.
What is an emergency plan?
In the emergency plan, we will learn how to elaborate a comprehensive rescue program for a particular site. This part of the course will give you college credits for the Divemaster Course.
What kind of medical certificate is needed?
The medical certificate must be signed by a doctor. If possible, try to make an appointment with a hyperbaric specialist. You can do it here in Lanzarote before you start the course. Contact us to know the details.
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